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How has each MLB club changed for 2017?

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Matt KellyMLB.com

Spring Training is fast approaching, and some new faces will be donning new caps for the 2017 season.

To catch you up on all that's taken place this offseason, MLB.com is taking a look at different aspects of each of the 30 teams this week. Up first Monday is a simple question: What's different about each club?

Spring Training is fast approaching, and some new faces will be donning new caps for the 2017 season.

To catch you up on all that's taken place this offseason, MLB.com is taking a look at different aspects of each of the 30 teams this week. Up first Monday is a simple question: What's different about each club?

Dodgers: A new second baseman could be a difference-maker in Chavez Ravine. More »

Giants: San Francisco's biggest weakness in 2016 -- closer -- is poised to be a position of strength this year. More »

Indians: Cleveland took the quickest route toward shoring up its middle-of-the-order power by signing Edwin Encarnacion. More »

Mariners: For the first time in years, Seattle should be able to attack its opponents with superior speed and defense. More »

Marlins: Missing a true ace, Miami's starters and bullpen will be asked to provide more this season. More »

Mets: After injuries -- especially to the starting rotation -- hampered New York in 2016, the promise of health will be essential to a club that brought back last season's key players in the offseason. More »

Nationals: Washington has retained most of the roster from a 95-win season last year, but a new addition should add more athleticism to its outfield. More »